Doug Sauer, CEO of the state Council of Nonprofits, said groups and donors are better informed about how donations are collected and where the money goes, leading to better results.

"There are some fundraisers that are not paid off of a commissions-like system," he explained. "There are people who work as fundraisers that are held to certain ethical standards and don't make money based off of how much is fundraised. They are paid a flat salary or hourly wage."

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